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753 BCE
Founding of Rome
According to legend Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus. -
509 BCE
The Roman Republic Begins
Rome transitions from monarchy to a republic, ruled by elected officials. -
264 BCE
The First Punic War
Rome fights Carthage and gains control of Sicily ,marking the start of its expansion beyond Italy -
218 BCE
The Second Punic War
Roman defeats Hannibal of Carthage, securing its dominance in western Mediterranean